Mumbai:
Pics:Shocking celebrity deaths
Talented actor Ravi Baswani, who won acclaim for his comic roles in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and Chashme Buddoor, passed away today following a massive heart attack in Simla.
He was 64.
Baswani began his Bollywood innings with the immensely popular comedy Chashme Baddor in 1981.
He starred in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron which showcased his comic genius. Film maker Sai Paranjpe, who launched him in Chashme Baddoor, told PTI that Ravi had the `perfect comic timing'.
"I am shocked... he was immensely talented and multifaceted personality. His comic timing was perfect.. he was a bit introvert," Paranjpe said here. "Ravi did not get justice even though his talent was immense," she said. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "Sad to hear the demise of actor Ravi Baswani. The unforgettable performance in (Jaane bhi do yaaron, Chasme Baddoor), may his soul RIP." "Just got to know that Ravi Baswani passed away.
How sad and terrible. Wonderful man. A gypsy by heart. Always happy and helpful. RIP," actor Anupam Kher said.
Talented actor Ravi Baswani, who won acclaim for his comic roles in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron and Chashme Buddoor, passed away today following a massive heart attack in Simla.
He was 64.
Baswani began his Bollywood innings with the immensely popular comedy Chashme Baddor in 1981.
He starred in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron which showcased his comic genius. Film maker Sai Paranjpe, who launched him in Chashme Baddoor, told PTI that Ravi had the `perfect comic timing'.
"I am shocked... he was immensely talented and multifaceted personality. His comic timing was perfect.. he was a bit introvert," Paranjpe said here. "Ravi did not get justice even though his talent was immense," she said. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: "Sad to hear the demise of actor Ravi Baswani. The unforgettable performance in (Jaane bhi do yaaron, Chasme Baddoor), may his soul RIP." "Just got to know that Ravi Baswani passed away.
How sad and terrible. Wonderful man. A gypsy by heart. Always happy and helpful. RIP," actor Anupam Kher said.
